Neko Name Popularity and Statistics
Neko is used for both girls and boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Neko?
Neko is spelled N-E-K-O. The name has 4 letters.
Neko Popularity in 2025
Rank#3,379
Recorded Births34
- Boys usage rose 607 places to #3,379 and recorded 7 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Neko Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2013 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 34 | #3,379 |
| 2024 | Girls | 5 | #15,293 |
| 2024 | Boys | 27 | #3,986 |
| 2023 | Girls | 8 | #11,169 |
| 2023 | Boys | 33 | #3,474 |
| 2022 | Boys | 38 | #3,151 |
| 2021 | Girls | 8 | #11,146 |
| 2021 | Boys | 55 | #2,439 |
| 2020 | Girls | 6 | #13,453 |
| 2020 | Boys | 36 | #3,136 |
| 2019 | Girls | 11 | #9,112 |
| 2019 | Boys | 26 | #4,003 |
| 2018 | Girls | 8 | #11,427 |
| 2018 | Boys | 26 | #3,993 |
| 2017 | Girls | 8 | #11,615 |
| 2017 | Boys | 31 | #3,518 |
| 2016 | Girls | 13 | #8,393 |
| 2016 | Boys | 31 | #3,524 |
| 2015 | Girls | 11 | #9,481 |
| 2015 | Boys | 30 | #3,591 |
| 2014 | Girls | 14 | #8,053 |
| 2014 | Boys | 33 | #3,297 |
| 2013 | Girls | 11 | #9,612 |
| 2013 | Boys | 38 | #2,955 |
When Was Neko Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2021 · Boys
55 recorded births
National rank #2,439
2012 · Boys
49 recorded births
National rank #2,517
2022 · Boys
38 recorded births
National rank #3,151
2013 · Boys
38 recorded births
National rank #2,955
Where Neko Ranked Highest in 2023
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| MI | #1,117 | 5 |